Author Archives: Hellin Kay

Shirin Neshat in Detroit

I saw Iranian American (and NY-based) artist Shirin Neshat‘s video installation Turbulent in St.Petersburg, Russia of all places, in 2000 I think it was, maybe 2001? It blew my mind (you can watch it below). It’s two screens facing each … Continue reading

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Alejandro Ingelmo Fall 2013

Alejandro Ingelmo fall 2013 sick heels.

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Veronica Beard

Last week was filled with some cool meetings and fashion discoveries including Veronica Beard, one of whom was in LA with their fall 2013 collection. There are two ladies named Veronica Beard (it’s a cool story, trust me) two sisters-in-law … Continue reading

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Black Flag on Tour

Black Flag is reunited and going on tour for the first time in 27 years (that’s how old we all are, sad but true…) but without Henry Rollins. They also recently finished a new album, which should be out sometime … Continue reading

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Calvin Rucker

Calvin Rucker may sound like a cool guy but it’s actually an even cooler gal who plays hooky on a Tuesday afternoon to drive out to Malibu just because the sun is shining, with the top down, wind blowing, listening … Continue reading

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RIP Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe passed away today at age 82. He was an incredible writer that wrote one of the world’s favorite books, Things Fall Apart, which was published in 1958 and is set in his homeland of Nigeria. He was also … Continue reading

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Rid of Me

I loved Rid Of Me written and directed by James Westby so much. The film, which stars Katie O’Grady, did great on the festival circuit the last couple of years, with screenings at Toronto and Tribeca. I saw it on … Continue reading

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Catherine Malandrino for Kohl’s

I love a good fashion sketch. Catherine Malandrino is doing an 80-piece collection for Kohl’s Design Nation collaboration. The line rolls out to stores in September and October, according to WWD, “with prices ranging from $36 to $130, the line … Continue reading

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Coachella Style, Tips & Mad Anticipation

Let’s be honest, Coachella is as much about the music as it is about fashion and there is nothing more important about that weekend then what you put on your feet. Fiorentini & Baker have been making some of the … Continue reading

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The New Yorker Style Issue

Love this week’s New Yorker cover for their Style Issue, which features Ana Juan’s drawing of the Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra gladiator sandal he did for Spring 2013. Gorgeous!

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